The Iconic Angela Bassett Gives Thoughts on the Oscars, Staying Classy and Showing Skin

From Tina Turner to Rosa Parks to Voletta Wallace, actress Angela Bassett has portrayed some iconic figures in her stories career. Continuing to be one of the most respected women in Hollywood, Bassett’s accomplishments continue to grow.
With her latest film, “London Has Fallen,” hitting theaters on March 4th, Bassett joins the Sway in the Morning studios to catch up with the crew.
Describing the film as adrenaline-packed and full of action, Bassett speaks on working with Morgan Freeman. Joking that they often had to retake scenes because Freeman’s on-camera and off-camera persona are so similar, Bassett praises his natural acting ability.
Taking a question from Heather B about always looking classy, Bassett explains that she just wants to be comfortable while going out. Bassett’s best assets are her arms she jokes on the subject of showing skin.
Transitioning from wardrobe to hardware, Bassett gives her candid opinion of the Oscars controversy that has over shadowed this years ceremony. Taking some time to think, Bassett declares that those effected must embrace the difference until the difference doesn’t make a difference.
On the subject of awards, Sway and the crew decide to declare Bassett the first winner of the Swaycademy Award for all her accomplishments through her storied career. Accepting the hardware with a smile on her face, Bassett fills us in on future plans including a return to “American Horror Story” and a 6-part mini series on the BBC.
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[@kunyumon]

yo sway in love with Angela Bassett lol he gettin real nervous near the beginning

[@kcangel4u]

Sway was nervous! Love Angela...always so classy and smart. And she looks AMAZING!!

[@pleasantcrew]

Damn,damn, damn Angela! Too damn FINE! You are aging gracefully!

[@Frugality]

she's so amazing and beautiful! such an inspiration to us younger women.

[@sonjab2980]

Sway is Fan Crushing HARD on Angela Bassett. She's beautiful. What can you do?

[@montaylo76]

#AngelaBassett is soooo damn classy/beautiful

[@chakabantou]

Oh Lord, Angela Bassett, I'm so in love with her, she's a Queen!!

[@vernonjoseph4998]

Sway is around fine women all the time! So you know Angela must be special to make him fumble like that. Shes spiritual too🌟 She definitely deserved that award. Sanaa Lathan didnt even get a award. whats up with that?

[@bowiehs]

she is so gorgeous!

[@HelgaOos2023]

Gosh how I love her!! I can't get enough of her!!! Invite her again!! And thanks for sharing the video!!

[@virtuewellness-omniversaly6725]

lol... she likes your energy sway... its ok... I thought it was funny how it took you a while to realize Angela was on your every move... you handle yourself so well tho... great interview !

[@drumlion2005]

This woman always leaves me starstruck.

[@Siayya]

lol its so cute to see sway like nervous..I don't blame him though! gorgeous goddess beside him

[@rashida8576]

I love her. She’s my favorite actress

[@Bigboi54]

I can tell she has a bad ass side to her. I love a woman with many personalities.

[@TheBlocker73]

She's gorgeous omg

[@Leeonthis]

Sway is all nervous lol

[@mrsmtm8496]

Lol! Sway: Hold my hand, hold my hand

[@MauvaisetBourgeoise]

If Sway stopped those long introductions maybe he'll be focused and remember that's Angela Bassett.

[@gioiajiles]

I love her!

[@acej08]

she is an amazing woman she isn't mean just plays some role as one but in person i see she is cool to talk to n relax.

[@montaellis2860]

What the hell is wrong whit Sway, u can't call that legend Angella davis !!!!

[@jahlion9488]

I wish Angela had been casted for X-Men as Storm... Every time she speaks it takes me back to 1992 when I was 5 watching the X-Men TV series, she sound and looks just like Storm did & Angela just got that POWER on screen that fits Storms character

[@homeboymcjewerson456]

the overall interview was good, but what was with Heather b? EVERYBODY DOESN'T BELIEVE IN GOD! that is your religious choice to praise who you choose. why the fuck would someone take time out of there day to praise your god? that shit is beyond annoying. i read it in the comments before but never noticed it but now i see

[@1aliciaable]

much better interview than BC

[@_Nosferatu_]

said no one

[@2lemonades]

Sway so respectful in front of women. I love Angela

[@montaylo76]

#SwayInTheMorning is the best....

[@namreh72]

Angela is amazingly dope, but I love my girl Heather B., She was like "Jesus don't get no shout out"...she's adorable.. lol

[@TheProgressReport]

LOVE

[@MariosDiary]

Swayyyyy in the morningggg !!!!!

[@kc-zf1jp]

This woman is still stunning as ever. My favorite female actress of all time. But I can't understand why we always feel the need to include others in our misfortunes. "My Latino and Asian Sistas". I don't know how many of them would consider themselves our sistas. I get it, and understand. They are underrepresented as well. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with just speaking about our own. When the conversation is about us.

[@marquiesperez-mcclain9453]

+kc I somewhat agree with what you said but I don't think Sway was asking her about African American actresses specifically. I believe he said people of color in the industry which is why she brought up Asians and Latinos.

[@Agnelum1]

+kc I agree with you totally. "You put them first, and they put you last. Coz you're a chump! A political chump... You're not only a chump but you're a traitor to your race!"

[@kc-zf1jp]

Marquies Perez-McClain I think sometimes my people play it too safe. We include others in our struggles because we don't want to offend anyone. Inclusion is wonderful and what's right. I rarely see other people of color joining us in our fights against racial injustice. Not saying it doesnt exist. But not nearly enough. Yet we're always the ones begging to join hands with everyone. Sometimes I believe we use the term people of color. And mention other people of color. So not to be seen as prejudice. When we're specifically speaking about ourselves. In particular situations.

[@PeaceLoveDrumsticks]

My wife!!!!

[@Musicvegan01]

Angela & Lenda Murray have a similarity to me

[@elzeus13]

I see why Sway was nervous, Angela Davis is on point.

[@h03ii0wny0u]

+elzeus13 you mean Bassett, right? Lol

[@elzeus13]

+Leslie Teshi Yep, you right' lol.

[@toddpatterson9764]

that's not fair would you thank the bet awards it's the award they picked you as a nomination when they didn't have to

[@montaylo76]

Can I get my citzenship!?!??

[@toniroberts5867]

Short interview

[@LaCheleWallace]

I just love her. *Bye, Ike.....*

[@stevencandelaria909]

Preach it Heather B! :-)